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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification device upon or within a motor vehicle in such a manner that the sound therefrom is plainly audible upon a public street or highway at a distance of fifty feet (50') or more from the source of such sound.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to start a motor vehicle, drive a motor vehicle, or be stationary in a motor vehicle, in a manner causing unreasonable noise including, but not limited to, unnecessary motor vehicle engine revving, when the sound therefrom is plainly audible upon a public street or highway at a distance of fifty feet (50') or more from the source of such sound. (1952 Code § 10-20-02; amd. Ord. 13-23, 3-28-2023)
The noise prohibitions set forth in this chapter shall not apply to the following:
A. The sirens or other amplified sound systems of authorized emergency vehicles;
B. Vehicular safety warning devices required by law;
C. Vehicular burglar alarms or emergency alarms when used to request assistance or warn of hazardous situations;
D. Vehicle amplified sound systems used for advertising (e.g., ice cream trucks); and
E. Vehicle amplified sound systems used under a special event permit (e.g., parade floats) within the days and hours conditioned under such permit. (1952 Code § 10-20-05; amd. Ord. 13-23, 3-28-2023)
The violation of any term or provision of this chapter shall be an infraction and subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-2 of this Code, excluding court costs and fees. There is no right to a trial by jury of a citation or complaint for an infraction and such trials shall be held before the court without a jury. (1952 Code § 10-20-06; amd. 2019 Code; Ord. 13-23, 3-28-2023)